Prepare legal documents

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FNSCNV504A, 'Prepare legal documents'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare legal documents' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Legal nature and relevance of the document is determined

1.1. The legal nature of the document is identified

1.2. The function and significance of the document in the conveyancing transaction is determined

1.3. Statutory and general law principles governing the document and its function in the conveyancing transaction are identified and applied

1.4. The structure of the document is determined

2. Prepare legal document

2.1. Rules governing construction and interpretation of contracts and other legal documents are identified and applied

2.2. Rules for use of precedents, standard form contracts, and statutory forms are identified and applied

2.3. Principles of legal drafting are employed including the use of plain language

3. Review document against client's needs

3.1. Terms essential to protect the client's interests are identified and drafted

3.2. Any lack of conformity with the client's instructions is identified and rectified

4. Check document for accuracy

4.1. Parties, property information and factual details are checked for accuracy

4.2. Annexures to the document are checked for accuracy and relevance

4.3. Gaps, lack of certainty or ambiguity in language are identified and corrected

4.4. Non-compliance with legal principles within the document is identified and rectified


Qualifications and Skillsets

FNSCNV504A appears in the following qualifications: